Mechanical Technician: Prototype & Production Builds

Holt Engineering; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Horsham is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a design and manufacturing business serving surveillance and defence sectors. You will assemble, modify and support builds in a hands-on workshop, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

You’ll work with Engineering, Production Control and Mechanical Fitters to resolve issues, maintain components, and keep a tidy, safe workshop while following 6S principles.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in a Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter or workshop-based engineering role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment; defence or MoD workshop experience advantageous.
• Confident using hand tools and manual machine tools.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from complex engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype and production machines in line with engineering drawings, procedures and quality requirements.
• Record build modifications accurately and complete change request documentation where required.
• Liaise with Production Control regarding incomplete kits and missing components.
• Modify existing components using hand tools and basic machine tools, including drills, lathes and mills.
• Manufacture simple brackets, mounting plates, tooling and other mechanical parts.
• Check completed work against engineering drawings, technical specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering to resolve technical and assembly issues during the build process.
• Provide technical support to Mechanical Fitters when required.
• Ensure workshop equipment is maintained, safe to use and evaluated where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in accordance with controlled processes and the Quality Manual.
• Follow all health and safety requirements, procedures and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop environment in line with good housekeeping and 6S standards.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hand tools

Manual machine tools

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machines

Job description

Holt Engineering in Horsham is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a design and manufacturing business serving surveillance and defence sectors. You will assemble, modify and support builds in a hands-on workshop, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

You’ll work with Engineering, Production Control and Mechanical Fitters to resolve issues, maintain components, and keep a tidy, safe workshop while following 6S principles.